Russia (bbabo.net), - The condition of the nails and skin on the feet can signal high blood cholesterol levels, the British Heart Foundation warns. Doctors warn that high cholesterol provokes diseases of the cardiovascular system, which are in the first place among the causes of death in the world.

The foundation said that if the toenails began to grow slowly and became brittle for no apparent reason (there was no change in diet, there was no lack of calcium in the body), and you also feel numbness in the lower extremities, observe a change in skin color, then this a reason to be examined by a specialist to find out the true cause. It is highly likely that it lies in high cholesterol, which can cause atherosclerosis obliterans, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

"In PAD, the blood vessels narrow, harden, or become blocked, which restricts blood flow to the extremities—most commonly the legs and feet. PAD can slow the growth of hair on the legs, make the skin pale or reddish-blue, and cause sores or sores that won't heal." on the legs and feet, as well as make the nails thick and opaque, lead to numbness in the legs and a feeling of heaviness in the muscles," writes The Sun, citing the British foundation. Risks increase with concomitant chronic diseases - hypertension, diabetes, obesity.

According to the US Academy of Dermatology, stripes under the toenails that resemble splinters can also be evidence of high cholesterol levels. In fact, these are small hemorrhages provoked by damage to blood vessels. You can find out for sure the cause only after consulting a specialist and appropriate blood tests.

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